Considering History “There were humans long before there was history.” pg. 4, Sapiens, A Brief History of Human Kind by Yuval Noah Harari This past of oursriddled with riddleswith punchlineswe’re still discovering. But lines, oh yes, they are rich. Linesof life stretched acrossthe planet for millionsof years – including the line ofHomo Sapiensone of three speciesin… Continue reading Poem 42 – Considering History
Poem 41 – Nella Larson Lives
Nella Larson Lives“At the time of her death, her work had been forgotten.” pg. 551, The Norton Anthology of American Literature, 1914-1945, Volume D Two novels conceived in the bellyof a biracial beastquicksand unsteady under solesher soul passing back and forthbetween black and white and why What is culture between cultures?Who goes there and what… Continue reading Poem 41 – Nella Larson Lives
Poem 40 – Jazz with Zora
Jazz with ZoraFor Zora Neale Hurston Zora takes me to The New World Cabaret in Harlem.We treat it like the meal that it is, murmur excitedlyour plans to gorge ourselves on the orchestra’s specials. We are plunged in the mighty supping of temptoe-tapping & trumpet. It fuses our light togetherin a fury of indulgence. I… Continue reading Poem 40 – Jazz with Zora
VANESSA SHIELDS 